and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. and the leaderThe term "leader" in this context refers to a person of authority and responsibility within the tribe. In Hebrew, the word used is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which denotes a prince or chief. This title indicates a position of significant influence and governance, suggesting that Elishama was entrusted with guiding and making decisions for his people. The role of a leader in the Israelite camp was crucial, as it involved not only administrative duties but also spiritual oversight, ensuring that the tribe remained faithful to God's commandments. of the tribe
The word "tribe" refers to one of the twelve divisions of the Israelites, each descending from one of the sons of Jacob. The Hebrew term "מַטֶּה" (matteh) can mean both "tribe" and "staff," symbolizing authority and unity. Each tribe had its own unique identity and role within the nation of Israel, contributing to the collective mission of God's chosen people. The tribes were organized in a specific order during their wilderness journey, reflecting God's divine plan and order. of the Ephraimites
Ephraim was one of the two sons of Joseph, and the tribe of Ephraim held a prominent position among the tribes of Israel. The name "Ephraim" means "fruitful," reflecting the blessing Jacob bestowed upon Joseph's sons in Genesis 48:19. Historically, the tribe of Ephraim became one of the most powerful and influential tribes, often taking a leadership role in the northern kingdom of Israel. This prominence is rooted in the blessings and prophecies given to Joseph and his descendants. was Elishama
Elishama, whose name means "God has heard," was a significant figure within the tribe of Ephraim. His name reflects a deep spiritual truth that God listens to the prayers and cries of His people. Elishama's leadership role signifies that he was a man of faith, chosen to guide his tribe during the critical period of the wilderness journey. His presence in the narrative underscores the importance of having leaders who are attuned to God's voice and direction. son of Ammihud
The phrase "son of Ammihud" provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community. The name "Ammihud" means "my kinsman is majesty," suggesting a noble or esteemed family background. This connection highlights the continuity of God's promises through generations, as leadership and blessings are passed down within families. It also serves as a reminder of the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where family lines play a crucial role in the unfolding of divine plans. Persons / Places / Events 1. Elishama son of AmmihudElishama is identified as the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role signifies leadership and responsibility within the community of God's people. 2. Tribe of EphraimOne of the twelve tribes of Israel, Ephraim holds a significant place in Israel's history. The tribe is named after Ephraim, the son of Joseph, and is often associated with leadership and strength. 3. Israelites' JourneyThis verse is part of the account describing the organization and movement of the Israelites as they journeyed from Mount Sinai towards the Promised Land. It highlights the structured and orderly manner in which the tribes were led. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityElishama's role as a leader reminds us of the importance of leadership within the community of faith. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their people, reflecting God's order and purpose. God's Order and StructureThe organization of the tribes during the journey illustrates God's desire for order and structure in our lives. We are encouraged to seek God's guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives. Heritage and LegacyThe mention of Elishama's lineage highlights the significance of heritage and legacy. As believers, we are part of a spiritual lineage and are called to pass on our faith to future generations. Faithfulness in the JourneyThe Israelites' journey is a metaphor for our spiritual journey. We are reminded to remain faithful and obedient to God's leading, trusting in His promises and provision. Bible Study Questions 1. What qualities do you think made Elishama a suitable leader for the tribe of Ephraim, and how can we apply these qualities in our own leadership roles today? 2. How does the organization of the Israelite tribes during their journey reflect God's character and His plans for His people? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are passing on a godly heritage and legacy to the next generation? 4. How does the account of Ephraim's prominence in Genesis 48 relate to the leadership role of Elishama in Numbers 10:24? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's order and structure in your life. How did it impact your faith journey, and what lessons did you learn from it? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 48The blessing of Ephraim by Jacob, where Ephraim is given prominence over his older brother Manasseh, foreshadows the leadership role seen in Numbers 10:24. Joshua 17The allocation of land to the tribe of Ephraim in the Promised Land, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promises and the continued importance of Ephraim among the tribes of Israel. 1 Chronicles 7The genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim, providing context and background to the tribe's lineage and its leaders, including Elishama. People Aaron, Abidan, Ahiezer, Ahira, Ammihud, Amminadab, Ammishaddai, Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Deuel, Eliab, Eliasaph, Elishama, Elizur, Enan, Gad, Gamaliel, Gershon, Gershonites, Gideoni, Helon, Hobab, Issachar, Kohathites, Manasseh, Merari, Merarites, Moses, Nahshon, Naphtali, Nethaneel, Ocran, Pagiel, Pedahzur, Raguel, Reuben, Reuel, Shedeur, Shelumiel, Simeon, Zebulun, Zuar, ZurishaddaiPlaces Paran, SinaiTopics Abidan, Abi'dan, Army, Benjamin, Division, Gideoni, Gideo'ni, Host, Sons, Tribal, TribeDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 10:14 5223 banner Numbers 10:11-14 7266 tribes of Israel Library November 17. "The Ark of the Covenant of the Lord Went Before Them" (Num. x. 33).
"The ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them" (Num. x. 33). God does give us impressions but not that we should act on them as impressions. If the impression be from God, He will Himself give sufficient evidence to establish it beyond the possibility of a doubt. How beautifully we read, in the story of Jeremiah, of the impression that came to him respecting the purchase of the field of Anathoth, but Jeremiah did not act upon this impression until after the following day, when his uncle's …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Hobab
'And Moses said unto Hobab ... Come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.'--NUM. x. 29. There is some doubt with regard to the identity of this Hobab. Probably he was a man of about the same age as Moses, his brother- in-law, and a son of Jethro, a wily Kenite, a Bedouin Arab. Moses begs him to join himself to his motley company, and to be to him in the wilderness 'instead of eyes.' What did Moses want a man for, when he had the cloud? What do we …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Hallowing of Work and of Rest
'And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Lord, and let Thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Thee flee before Thee. 36. And when it rested, he said, Return, O Lord, unto the many thousands of Israel.'--Num. x. 35, 36. The picture suggested by this text is a very striking and vivid one. We see the bustle of the morning's breaking up of the encampment of Israel. The pillar of cloud, which had lain diffused and motionless over the Tabernacle, gathers itself …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Publication of the Gospel
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it [or of the preachers] P erhaps no one Psalm has given greater exercise to the skill and patience of commentators and critics, than the sixty-eighth. I suppose the difficulties do not properly belong to the Psalm, but arise from our ignorance of various circumstances to which the Psalmist alludes; which probably were, at that time, generally known and understood. The first verse is the same with the stated form of benediction …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Letter Lv. Replies to Questions of Januarius.
Or Book II. of Replies to Questions of Januarius. (a.d. 400.) Chap. I. 1. Having read the letter in which you have put me in mind of my obligation to give answers to the remainder of those questions which you submitted to me a long time ago, I cannot bear to defer any longer the gratification of that desire for instruction which it gives me so much pleasure and comfort to see in you; and although encompassed by an accumulation of engagements, I have given the first place to the work of supplying …
St. Augustine—The Confessions and Letters of St How the Humble and the Haughty are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 18.) Differently to be admonished are the humble and the haughty. To the former it is to be insinuated how true is that excellence which they hold in hoping for it; to the latter it is to be intimated how that temporal glory is as nothing which even when embracing it they hold not. Let the humble hear how eternal are the things that they long for, how transitory the things which they despise; let the haughty hear how transitory are the things they court, how eternal the things they …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Second Coming of Christ.
^A Matt. XXIV. 29-51; ^B Mark XIII. 24-37; ^C Luke XXI. 25-36. ^b 24 But in those days, ^a immediately after the { ^b that} ^a tribulation of those days. [Since the coming of Christ did not follow close upon the destruction of Jerusalem, the word "immediately" used by Matthew is somewhat puzzling. There are, however, three ways in which it may be explained: 1. That Jesus reckons the time after his own divine, and not after our human, fashion. Viewing the word in this light, the passage at II. Pet. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Country of Jericho, and the Situation of the City.
Here we will borrow Josephus' pencil, "Jericho is seated in a plain, yet a certain barren mountain hangs over it, narrow, indeed, but long; for it runs out northward to the country of Scythopolis,--and southward, to the country of Sodom, and the utmost coast of the Asphaltites." Of this mountain mention is made, Joshua 2:22, where the two spies, sent by Joshua, and received by Rahab, are said to "conceal themselves." "Opposite against this, lies a mountain on the other side Jordan, beginning from …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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